KBC Synopsis

The episode starts with roll over contestants Rita Pande & Nidhi Pande from Raipur. Nidhi shares that her mother takes everything very positively and even after her father passed away she encouraged her to pursue her dreams. 13 days after her father’s death, Nidhi gave her MBA exam. All her relatives forbade her to taking these exams but it was at her mother’s insistence that she went ahead. It was Nidhi’s father’s dream that she completes her MBA and  that too in Mumbai city. Today she is working in a reputed company in Mumbai with a good pay scale and she gives all the credits to her mother for this. Rita recites a poem on mother hood to AB. Nidhi gifts AB a picture collage of him which is made by his father in law. The next contestant to come on hot seat is Anurag Sharma & Shubham Sharma from Bareilly ( UP). They are private tuition teachers and are on the show to prove that their relationship is above blood relations although they are cousins and not real brothers. Shubham’s parents died in a very young age and ever since he is living with his grandparents in their ancestral home, whereas Anurag lives with his parents. The ancestral home is very dilapidated and too small to accommodate the entire family therefore they can’t live together. With the money they earn on the show, they will renovate their ancestral home so that they can stay together under one roof forever. Anurag wishes to get trained for IPS officer’s job.

Italian opera singer Gioconda performed in hindi at Mumbai Navratri

On World Cerebral Palsy Day, ADAPT celebrates achievements of people with Cerebral Palsy; brings together special children and their parents

·        Allergan India joins hands with leading NGO to encourage greater sensitization in society and normal living for kids with CP

·        Politician and social activist Priya Dutt lends support to the awareness initiative to emphasize that children with Cerebral Palsy Have A Right to Normal Lives

A motor disorder that makes movement and conversation difficult, Cerebral Palsy afflicts millions of children across the world. Being different from the majority, children born with Cerebral Palsy often find it difficult to adapt to their everyday environment. However, they are no different than other children in their desires, their thoughts and their aspirations.

Able Disabled All People Together (ADAPT), a leading NGO working in the field, formerly known as Spastics Society of India, used the World Cerebral Palsy Day to initiate an awareness-cum-sensitisation drive for children with Cerebral Palsy, and celebrate the special achievements made by people with Cerebral Palsy who have defied physical challenges to make a mark for themselves in different areas.

At a programme to showcase the talents of special children and encourage their engagement and interaction with society, a number of children with Cerebral Palsy and their parents were joined by social activists and medical experts of the field. The programme was supported by Allergan India, the makers of Onabotulinum toxin type A, popularly known as Botox, a drug often used to manage upper limb spasticity in people with Cerebral Palsy.

Congress leader Priya Dutt, who is also known for her involvement with social causes, also lent her support to the cause by joining the initiative and encouraging the special children to lead productive lives.

At the event, ‘Achievement Awards’ were presented to people with Cerebral Palsy who have made remarkable achievements in their respective fields despite their physical challenges. Dr Mithu Alur, Founding Chairperson of ADAPT was also present on the occasion.  The awards were given out in the fields of academics, corporate employment, social activism, entrepreneurship, arts and humanities, etc.

Cerebral Palsy is the most common physical disability in childhood and its impact can range from a weakness in one hand, to almost a complete lack of voluntary movement. Across the world, there are as many as 17 million people living with Cerebral Palsy.

“We need to understand that while Cerebral Palsy cannot be cured, there are mechanisms available today to manage it and make lives livable for its victims. It’s a matter of concern that a large number of kids with Cerebral Palsy do not get the required medical attention because there is little awareness, and even taboo, associated with this disorder.  A concerted effort is needed to make sure therapy and rehabilitation processes reach all affected people to help them improve their quality of lives. For example, in people with debilitating upper limb spasticity incessant muscle contractions can be controlled by injecting onabotulinumtoxin A popularly known as Botox into the affected muscles, in addition to physical therapy and other rehabilitation measures. This is of immense help,” says Mr Raghu Kumar, Managing Director of Allergan India.

Children born with CP do not exercise normal control over their movements, and a majority of them face difficulty in talking and communication. However, this does not mean they do not have talents or they do not desire to excel in whatever they do.

“Our nervous system is the master control of our body. It is our nervous system that sends signals to the entire body organs to perform their tasks. It controls our body and muscle movements through signals, and allows us to perform our daily actions and reactions normally. Cerebral palsy is a disorder of the nervous system, in which the normal communication between the mind and the body is disrupted. When Cerebral (an area in the brain), is affected by Palsy or partial or complete muscle paralysis, this affects the human body with rare and sometimes brutal physical disabilities. The result is loss of control over muscle movements,” says  Dr Taral Nagda, Paediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai.

At the event, special children participated in a drawing completion and were asked to draw their heart out at their respective canvasses. Talk sessions were also held with their parents informing them about the recourse they can take to make the lives of their children better and more productive.

“Having Cerebral Palsy is very unfortunate. It makes the life of the person as well as those around him or her difficult. However, we need to understand that while these children may be born with a neurological disorder, this doesn’t make them any less of children. They have desires like other children, they want to play, they want to draw, sing and dance like others. Through a little more sensitive approach and training, we can allow these special kids to live productive lives,” says Dr Nagda.

The most common signs of cerebral palsy are visible during the first three years of life. If a child starts to crawl, walk or speak much later than expected, crawls in an unusual way, has abnormal muscle tone, faces difficulty in feeding & sucking, usually found lying down in an awkward position, gets startled easily, has bad coordination and balance, hearing problems, eyesight issues, bladder control problems, has seizures, has restricted movement or problems in swallowing then the child needs immediate intervention.

The event also saw the showcasing of trailer of the film Margarita which revolves around a girl living with cerebral palsy.

First look of the ANGRY BIRDS movie!

 Over the past 48 hours, fans of Angry Birds have discovered a reveal within the game: by slinging one billion birds, fans had the chance to unlock the voice cast and get a sneak peek at the new look of the characters of the Angry Birds feature film.  

Jason Sudeikis (Horrible Bosses, last year’s comedy hit We're the Millers) will lead the cast as Red, a bird with a temper problem.  Josh Gad, in his first animated role since the global smash hit Frozen, plays speedy Chuck, and Danny McBride (This is the End, Eastbound & Down) portrays the volatile Bomb.  Bill Hader (Saturday Night Live, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs) has joined the pork side, Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids, The Maya Rudolph Show) will play Matilda, and Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones, X-Men: Days of Future Past) will play the legendary Mighty Eagle.

In the supporting roles, Keegan-Michael Key (Comedy Central’s Key & Peele), Kate McKinnon (Emmy nominee for Saturday NightLive), Tony Hale (Emmy winner for Veep, Arrested Development), Ike Barinholtz (Neighbors, The Mindy Project), Hannibal Buress (Broad City, Neighbors), Cristela Alonzo (ABC’s upcoming Cristela), Jillian Bell (22 Jump Street), Danielle Brooks (Orange is the New Black), Grammy nominee and Latin music sensation Romeo Santos, and YouTube stars Smosh (Ian Andrew Hecox and Anthony Padilla), who have over 30 million YouTube subscribers, will bring an extra kick to this angry flock.

John Cohen, producer of the film said, “I’m extremely proud of this cast.  Not only do we have Jason, Josh, Danny, Bill, Maya, and Peter bringing these characters to life, but they’re surrounded by an all-star ensemble of emerging comedic talent – these are some of the funniest people out there today, and we’re thrilled to have them all on board.”

Dwight Caines, president, Theatrical Marketing for Sony Pictures, said, “With two and a half billion gamers around the world, Angry Birds is one of those brands that can drive massive fan engagement.  That’s why we wanted to bring this unlock to the fans first.  Our filmmakers are cooking up a hilarious movie, and we know these fans can’t wait to see how they’re going to bring the Angry Birds’ story to life on the big screen of movie theaters.”

“We heard limbs and dialogue were all the rage in modern animation so we went all in. Not just one, but all of our characters have legs and wings! Except for the pigs, that is,” added Blanca Juti, Chief Marketing Officer of Rovio.

The upcoming movie marks Rovio’s first foray into feature films, although fans have already been introduced to the Angry Birds world with the weekly Angry Birds Toons animated series. Rovio launched the series last year through its Angry Birds game, as well as on select video-on-demand channel providers, Smart TVs, connected devices, and on select TV networks around the world. Paving the way for a full-length feature film, Angry Birds Toons has been a massive success for Rovio and has surpassed more than three billion views in its first 18 months.

Set to debut in the US on July 1, 2016, Angry Birds is directed by Fergal Reilly and Clay Kaytis, produced by John Cohen and Catherine Winder, and executive produced by Mikael Hed and David Maisel. The film is written by Jon Vitti. The film, which will be distributed globally by Sony Pictures, is produced by Rovio, and the Academy Award®-winning visual effects and animation company Sony Pictures Imageworks, headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., is the animation facility for the production.

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Sooraj Barjatya all praise for Sonam Kapoor

Actress and International fashion icon, Sonam Kapoor who was recently crowned the country's first official Disney actress will soon be seen in Sooraj Barjatya's Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, a signature love story from the house of Rajshri starring superstar Salman Khan.

Talking about what makes Sonam,the quintessential Barjatya heroine says Sooraj Barjatya, "Sonam Kapoor has the greatest hunger to do well and that is one of her finest qualities.She is a proper Indian actress and has a quality of sheer poetry which makes her perfect for my films.Its been wonderful working with her and I really don't feel I'm working with her for the very first time".